A new moon, when the moon is directly between Earth and sun, occurs approximately once per month. On the nights just before, during, and after a new moon, you have the best chance of millions of stars in the sky, because the bright moon isn’t there to wash out the light from fainter celestial objects. … Continued
Savor a specialty s’mores bar featuring celestial-themed chocolates and treats, such Milky Ways, Mars Bars, Moon Pies, cosmic brownies, and more. Spot constellations as you sip hot cocoa and delight in your favorite sweets.
Meet in the lobby, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate with extra toppings, then embark on a guided through the property with some stops to take in constellations and the spectacular night sky.
Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, you’ll love the challenge of competing in our celestial-themed scavenger hunt. Discover the constellations and learn about the galaxy on this fun-filled onsite adventure.
What celestial body is known as the “Red Planet”? How many stars make up the Big Dipper? How many constellations are there? In this cosmic-themed trivia game, you and your travel companions will compete with fellow glampers while learning a ton about the stars, the galaxy, and the uniquely spectacular dark skies above.
Mercury is often one of the most difficult “naked eye” planets to spot because it is lost in the Sun's bright glare much of the time. This tiny planet is observable only when it reaches its farthest separation from the Sun as seen from Earth—times referred to as its greatest elongation. When Mercury is at … Continued
Discover the magic of hiking at night when the moon is at its fullest. Wander along serene moonlit trails, and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the desert after dark. Learn about the surrounding landscape and its history as you stroll under a blanket of stars.
A penumbral lunar eclipse takes place when the moon moves through the faint, outer part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra, which causes Earth to block some of the sun's light from directly reaching the moon. This type of eclipse is not as dramatic as other types of lunar eclipses but can be seen as … Continued
Savor a specialty s’mores bar featuring celestial-themed chocolates and treats, such Milky Ways, Mars Bars, Moon Pies, cosmic brownies, and more. Spot constellations as you sip hot cocoa and delight in your favorite sweets.
Meet in the lobby, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate with extra toppings, then embark on a guided through the property with some stops to take in constellations and the spectacular night sky.
What celestial body is known as the “Red Planet”? How many stars make up the Big Dipper? How many constellations are there? In this cosmic-themed trivia game, you and your travel companions will compete with fellow glampers while learning a ton about the stars, the galaxy, and the uniquely spectacular dark skies above.
Meet in the lobby, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate with extra toppings, then embark on a guided through the property with some stops to take in constellations and the spectacular night sky.
Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, you’ll love the challenge of competing in our celestial-themed scavenger hunt. Discover the constellations and learn about the galaxy on this fun-filled onsite adventure.
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